One bite of these yummy cookies and you’ll know why they call them dreamy.

3/4 cup butter, softened

1 cup confectioners’ sugar

2 squares unsweetened chocolate, melted and cooled

1/4 teaspoon peppermint extract

1 1/2 cups all purpose flour

1 cup miniature semisweet chocolate chips

Cookie Icing

Chocolate Drizzle

Directions

In a large bowl, cream the butter and confectioners’ sugar. Beat in the chocolate and mint extract. Gradually add in the flour. Stir in the chocolate chips (dough will be soft).

Drop by tablespoonfuls 2-inches apart onto ungreased baking sheets. Bake for 6 to 8 minutes or until firm. Cool completely.

Cookie Icing

2 tablespoons butter, softened

1 cup confectioners’ sugar

1 tablespoon milk

1/4 teaspoon peppermint extract

1 to 2 drops food coloring

In a bowl, combine all ingredients and spread over the cooled cookies. Let set.

Chocolate Drizzle

In a microwave safe bowl, melt chocolate chips and the shortening in the microwave; stir until smooth. Drizzle over cookies.

Makes 54 cookies.

=> Most Popular Christmas Cookie Recipes: Cranberry Oatmeal Cookies

A hearty cookie featuring cranberries and white chocolate.

1 cup butter, softened

1 1/2 cups sugar

2 eggs

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

2 cups all purpose flour

1 teaspoon baking powder

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/4 teaspoon baking soda

2 cups quick cooking oats

1 cup raisins

1 cup fresh or frozen cranberries, coarsely chopped

1 tablespoon grated orange peel

1 pkg. vanilla or white chips

Directions

Preheat oven to 375 degrees.

Prepare baking sheets with nonstick cooking spray.

In a bowl, cream the butter and sugar. Add in the eggs, one at a time, beating well after each one. Beat in the vanilla.

In another bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, salt and baking soda; add to the creamed mixture. Stir in the oats, raisins, cranberries and orange peel. Stir in vanilla chips.

Drop by rounded teaspoonfuls 2-inches apart onto prepared baking sheets. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes or until the edges are lightly browned. Cool completely.

Makes 72 cookies.

=> Most Popular Christmas Cookie Recipes: Jeweled Thumbprint Cookies

These light cookies feature glistening jam in the middle that resemble jewels.

3/4 cup butter, softened

3/4 cup confectioners’ sugar

1 egg yolk

1/2 teaspoon almond extract

1 3/4 cups all purpose flour

1/2 cup raspberry and/or apricot preserves

Directions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

Prepare baking sheets with nonstick cooking spray.

In a bowl, cream together the butter and sugar. Beat in the egg yolk and extract. Gradually add in the flour. Cover and refrigerate for 2 hours or until easy to handle.

Roll dough into 3/4-inch balls. Place 1-inch apart onto prepared baking sheets. Using the end of a wooden spoon handle, make an indentation in the center of each ball.

Bake for 12 to 14 minutes or until the edges are lightly browned. Cool completely.

Fill with preserves.

Makes 72 cookies.

By: Brandy Summers

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